Russia

Some of the key events about Russia

• 988

  The Christianization of Kievan Rus' began, marking the adoption of Orthodox Christianity
• 1703

  The founding of Saint Petersburg as a new capital city and "window to Europe"
• 1755

  The establishment of Moscow University, Russia's oldest university
• 1861

  The Emancipation Reform abolished serfdom in Russia
• 1917

  The Russian Revolution led to significant social and political changes
• 1917

  The Bolshevik Revolution overthrew the Russian Provisional Government, leading to civil war
• 1932

  The Soviet famine, partly caused by forced collectivization, resulted in millions of deaths
• 1937

  The Great Purge began, leading to mass arrests, executions, and deportations
• 1941

  Nazi Germany invaded the Soviet Union, initiating a devastating period of World War II on Russian soil
• 1957

  The launch of Sputnik 1, the world's first artificial satellite
• 1961

  The first human spaceflight was achieved with Vostok 1
• 1980

  Moscow hosted the Summer Olympics, showcasing the country on a global stage
• 1986

  The Chernobyl nuclear disaster occurred, releasing large quantities of radioactive material
• 1991

  The dissolution of the Soviet Union and the formation of the Russian Federation
• 1991

  The Soviet Union collapsed, leading to economic crisis and political instability
• 1994

  The First Chechen War began, resulting in significant casualties and destruction
• 1998

  Russia experienced a severe financial crisis, defaulting on its debt
• 2004

  The Beslan school siege resulted in hundreds of civilian deaths, including many children
• 2014

  Sochi hosted the Winter Olympics, demonstrating Russia's ability to organize major international events
• 2014

  Russia annexed Crimea, leading to international sanctions and increased tensions with the West

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